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Updated : , ,   Tesla said Wednesday that its profits fell last quarter as the car company run by Elon Musk shoveled more money into research and development, cutting into profits from a sharp increase in vehicle sales. The Austin, Texas, company reported second-quarter net income of $1.11 billion,…

Tesla's profits fell last quarter as the car company run by Elon Musk shoveled more money into research and development, cutting into profits from a sharp increase in vehicle sales By ALEX VEIGA AP business writer Tesla said Wednesday that its profits fell last quarter as the car company run…

When a manufacturer imports a car or SUV to sell in the U.S. market as a new vehicle, you typically expect said manufacturer be knowledgeable enough to know if it’s legal to, you know, sell it here. Especially when the vehicle in question happens to be one that’s already built…

The big upgrade is that Grok now controls real car functions through natural conversation. Here’s what you can do Phone Calls & Media “Call John” “Play my workout playlist” “Play something upbeat” Vehicle Controls “Set temperature to 72°” or “Turn on the AC” “Make it cooler” “Open the glovebox” Ask…

Tesla plans to ramp up production at its major factory in Grünheide, Germany, near Berlin this year. In addition, the electric car manufacturer intends to hire 3,500 new employees, and the factory is set to serve new markets. Tesla sees demand for its electric cars picking up and profit figures…

The Geely E2 reportedly sold 244,000 units in the first half of 2026, beating the Tesla Model Y and Xiaomi SU7. Starting at around $9,000 in China, the compact hatchback combines a roomy interior with modern tech. Despite the global SUV boom, this simple electric hatchback proves practicality can still…

As Americans, we’re used to seeing cool cars we can’t get in other markets. Wagons, Japanese domestic market legends, and diesel variants are the usual crowd, but lately it’s been Chinese EVs. The newest forbidden fruit? The 2026 XPeng Mona L03, which we welcome you to think of as a…

TL;DR Zipline’s marketplace grew 13x in H1 2026. It hit 2.5M deliveries, flies more daily than major airlines, and is launching healthcare delivery with Cleveland Clinic. Zipline said the number of businesses offering delivery through its app grew 13 times during the first half of 2026. The autonomous drone delivery…

It feels like we’ve been talking about the future of autonomy for a long time, but things are getting real, fast. Tesla cybercabs are in production and an increasing number of them have been showing up on drone footage of the factory carparks, or posts shared online from various tests…

The move would benefit companies such as Tesla, which are already moving in that direction. Omar Gallaga has covered technology, digital culture and other topics for outlets including CNET, NPR, WIRED, Texas Monthly, MSNBC, Consumer Reports, The Washington Post, the Los Angeles Times, The Atlantic and the Austin American-Statesman, where…